Losing Baby Weight
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Hello Ladies,
Chris so sorry to hear about your job, but I totally agree with Jess everything does happen for a reason. God takes things aways to open your hands for something better. The scale is my enemy I had my husband hide it, it's discouraging. I believe we should go on how we feel, look, and more importantly how you fit into those jeans. I will weight myself again, but trying not to do it so frequently, so I won't be disappointed.
Jess you are crazy.LOL!! A puppy they are like babies needing much attention and love. I know when Izabella turned 1 we got her a puppy a boxer and she still thinks she's the baby she needs to be first and loved more she demands it. She's a big momma's girl. She also did the crying at night and my husband couldn't take it, she ended up sleeping in bed with us. That lasted for quite awhile, till she just got to big and want his entire side. So now she has a bed at the foot of our bed and is very happy with that. The chewing we got Sophia thats her name, a lot of toys and she also took ownership of some of Izabella's baby toys. Which I didn't mind since it kept her from chewing on anything valuable around the house. I wouldn't be concern about Sunny licking the baby, they are so smart and very protective, Izabella would ride, bite, and chew on Sophia and she never growled or showed any aggresion, she's a lover.
KC, I have the same problems I pack for work breakfast and lunch, so it's easy to stay within my calorie goal. But once I get home, it's a free for all. But I do what Kristin does if it's not in the house you can't be tempted. Our Priest actually suggested that in mass on Sunday, LOL!! He said if your serious about losing weight don't allow those tempting high calorie foods in your kitchen. I do have 100 calorie packs snacks for salty cravings and also for my chocolate craving the WW ice cream bars, there 140 calories but worth it, another suggetion fat free milk with a tbsp of choc. quik, takes care of my choc craving too. We always keep fresh fruit in the house too.
Well hope everyone has a fabulous and successful day! Gonna try to squeeze a workout in, hubby's home with that GI bug, I have him isolated so I have to wait for JJ to take a nap.
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Good Morning Girls!
Thank you all for your encouraging words regarding my layoff; your comfort is appreciated! I have come to terms with it and am looking on the bright side and thinking maybe it is a blessing in disguise. Now I have lots of time to spend with Amelia and more time for exercise :happy:
Jess - How did Sunny do over the weekend? I just love puppies! Just reading about you having one makes me want one! We have a 7 year old Boxer named Buster and he is about all I can handle though! We also have a cat who just so happens to be named Sunny! Very cute name in my opinion LOL!
KC - I agree w/ Kristen and just do not buy any junk food to keep in the house. If hubby or my stepson want a naughty treat they have to buy single servings and leave no trace of it when they are done or I will surely get into it
So I weighed myself on that same scale again on Saturday and it now says I am down 3.5 lbs. I think I will start tracking my measurements instead so I know for sure how I am doing. Dumb old scale... I am with you Liza; scales are the enemy if overused! I would step on one daily if we had one at home so I have never owned one. I also haven't had a full length mirror for at least 10 years until just recently when a friend of mine gave me one as a baby shower gift. She said she wanted me to be able to see my preggo belly which is a nice thought but I have honestly cursed her name daily ever since, due to my weight gain! I have since told her that friends should not buy friends full length mirrors!
I got a great workout in on Saturday but had no time yesterday. Also may have exceeded my cals yesterday eating restaurant tacos :blushing: Not sure if I will get a work in today or not as I have a lot to get done and have had very little sleep. Amelia has been getting me up every 2 hours to eat the last 3 nights and I had no time for naps so I am pretty spent right now!
Wishing you all a great week!
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Good morning!
Cris- Sunny did great over the weekend! He's doing very well not messing in the house, although I take him out about twice an hour to prevent it. He's starting to scratch at the door already, though of course that's just once in a while and is not reliable. We took him out to the pet store and he did wonderfully! Was very social with other dogs there, without seeming intimidated. And of course there were tons of people at him since he's a pup, and he was very social with everyone. Even went and curled up on one little boys lap who had sat down to pet him, LOL. He's doing better in the crate with the crying. I did not end up trying the swing because the batteries are dying and I need to buy more D's to put in it! But I did buy a puppy kong and stuffing paste for him. I use this as his special treat that he only gets at night time when he goes into his crate. He rushes right in to get at it, and will now go in during the day to look and see if it's in there. After he gets all of the paste out, he will still cry and bark. But, that only seems to last a few minutes and then he settles down. He's been waking up at 4 every night, so I'll get up with him and let him out. But, he's definitely doing better at least! I put a pic of him in my pictures if you guys would like to see him
It's funny that you have a cat named Sunny too. My husband actually wanted to name the baby Sunny but I said no. LOL.
Yay on the numbers on the scale! It definitely seems like it could be unreliable! Your friend is sweet with the mirror idea, but I agree that friends should not do that to each other!! I do not have a full length mirror here either. Maybe I should, but the waist high ones I have do enough insulting!
With Amelia getting up, I say definitely put the priority on getting some rest! You will hurt yourself if you push too hard. Plus, the body does it's muscle repair while you are sleeping. If you aren't resting properly, you won't get proper results from the exercise anyway!
Liz- I am definitely not worried the pup will be aggressive toward the baby. He seems to like her very much. But, he's a puppy, and they don't always know what's right to chew! (And since he's a chewer, that's pretty much everything right now!) I was making lunch the other day in the kitchen, and had the baby in her high chair. I saw the puppy was up with his head at her feet, and I thought he was either licking her, or searching for crumbs. Got closer and here he was chewing on her feet! Fortunately she wasn't crying!
I was contemplating a rest day today, but probably won't end up taking one. It's very rainy and severely windy here, and when it gets like that my joints get achey. But, on a positive note, I thought yesterday that I ought to check my measurements since I had not done it for two weeks. Well...... (insert drum roll here)..... I have lost .5" from my neck, 1.5" from my hips, and 3.5" from my waist!!!!! Whoooohooooo!!
The pup and the babe are sleeping, so I should prolly go be productive! Have a good day ladies!0 -
I am new to this whole message board support, but I need some help. I had a friend mention this site, so I have decided that i am losing this baby weight and then the weight I needed to lose before I got pregnant. I have 5 children, my oldest is 5, then I have a 3 year old and 15 month old triplets. I am almost at my pre-pregnancy weight of the triplets, but over 35 pounds more than my first daughter. My biggest problem has been eating off the kids plates. Having to post to the site has helped me these past 2 days, and that is big for me. The gym has been great for me to get some time away from the kids, i am now a SAHM which is weird since I worked after the frist kids. Look forward to finally losing this weight.
Sorry, I missed saying welcome to you the other day! OMG, triplets! I always thought twins would be so neat, my hubby and I have both always wanted twins. But I cannot imagine triplets! My one GF who has twins used to lock herself in her closet and cry because she was so overwhelmed. What is your typical day like?0 -
Good morning gals!
Jessica...OMG, the pup is ADORABLE!!!! Thanks for uploading the picture! CUTE!!! Glad to hear that things are going pretty well! And he will get over the chewing!
KC...How's the munching (or hopefully lact-there-of) going?
Cris...Haha! I think we think a like! We had Mexican on Friday night and I'm pretty sure I over did on calories from tacos too! I know yours was yesterday, but seriously...I think we think a like! And I am SO sorry to hear about your job. But everything happens for a reason and I'm sure you guys will figure everything out. You will be in my prayers.
Liza...How's the hubby? Is he better yet?
Well...I had a pretty good weekend. Got in some treadmill time Friday and Saturday, and yesterday I tried my new workout video (which came Saturday!!!) It's pretty good...hard right now! It's Tracey Mallett's-Lose the Belly Flab and has a few workouts that are each about 10 minutes long. Hoping to do that at least 4-5 times per week. It definitely makes me realize how out of shape I really am! Hoping to find those abs that are buried somewhere in there!
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my typical day is getting up before they get up and get ready for the day, so i am up normally by 7, but now that i am on the exercise kick, non=gym days, i am up at 6, and i just go and go, and i feel like as soon as i am done cleaning up after 1 eating session, i get less than an hour break and i am feeding them again, hence the lack of weight loss, the trips are in bed by 8 or 830, my older 2 are up way to late, we are working on that, and i get to bed between midnight and 2, that is the only time i have to do anything, i have some great friends that help a lot, and that make a huge difference. i just go and go and i think 5 years from now i will be like how the heck did i do it, i just do, and dont think about it becuase otherwise i think i would cry.
i really need to lose this weight for them, i have struggled with weight my whole life and i do not want any of them to have the problems i have had, too many comments and hurt joints for someone under 40. we did join a gym, even though we have the equipment here, and that has helped me with time away from them and them to go to other people. we go 3-4 times a week and i supplement on the days off at home, it gives me some adult time that i do not have at home. it is hard to put yourself in front when you have them to worry about.
but my light bulb finally went off about a week ago, and i am ready to stop this yo=yo dieting i have done for years, so far this site has been incredibly helpful and helps me not over eat, that is my propblem i love food. my drug of choice. i need to find some activities i can do with them that gets me some exercise and them some fun. i really cannot go to the park without my friends b/c i can't keep up with all of them, any other suggestions? the trips are almost 16 months olds.0 -
Hello Ladies!!
michfitzhome - All I can say is wow. If I were you I would give myself a huge pat on the back everyday for accomplishing what you do!! Do you have a Wii? Not sure if the older kids could participate with you in that way maybe while the trips napped?
Jess - happy to hear the puppy is doing well. I looked at the pic and he is adorable!! You have a very cute family!
Kristin - we totally eat and cheat the same! haha!! I need to check out some ab videos too. I have a Pilates video but I do not think I could get through it at this point. Maybe I should give it a whirl first. My abs are ruined though and I do not think there is any muscle left in there!!
I skipped the gym yesterday and rested due to lack of sleep but had a good night last night so I will be going to the gym this evening. My OB gave me the green light for exercise yesterday so now I can incorporate weights and sit ups into my cardio routine and step it up as well. Was pretty teary eyed after my apt yesterday; I hate their mirrors and scale. Also found my uterus is back in place so this belly I have is all fat. UGH... I have been doing well with eating mostly but am craving chocolate today so bad that I may just freak out if I do not have it!! Good thing there is none in the house because the likelihood of me going to the store to buy it is slim. I wish craving didn't exists and we would just eat food to survive like the rest of the animal kingdom!!
Hope you all are well!
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Hey gals! No time to post now, but I wanted to say hello! I'll check back tomorrow!0
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Jess- Glad to hear Sunny's doing well, and he's sounds like he really is catching on to the whole potty training. HUH??
Chris- So happy to hear you got some good sleep last night. Go hit that gym now!! Again mirrors the other enemy, we own one mirror in our entire house beside the BRs mirrors and I really like it that way. LOL!!
Kristin- Thank you so much for asking he is much better. But tell me what a horrible mommy/nurse I am Izabella woke up Monday am, said her belly hurt. But no GI issues so off to school she went, well noon my phone rings. Poor Boopie has what daddy had, so she spiked at temp of 103.5 and was a mess. Thank God she much better today. I felt so bad for sending her to school : (.
Michfitzhome- WOW!! That 's what I say wow! I complain about doing it with just two 5 years apart. I have no business complaining after reading your post. Your a rock star, definitely know that your a rock star. My friend has triplets and then a young teenager, I visited them once a year for a week they live in Las Vegas, to give her a well deserve break. So I've seen and for that reason bow down to you.
Your in the perfect place for the motivation to start this life changing journey. So we're here to support and encourage you. Congrats! You've done step one joining and sharing.
So I finally weighed myself I'm down a total of 11lbs and lost 1 inch from my bust 2 from my waist and 1 inch from my hips, which isn't that big of a deal since I gained 5 inches from each. I've been working out everyday doing my 30 minutes and increasing my resistances and each the elliptical and the treadmill. Also started 8 minute ABS, ouch!! You can get the video for free off of YOUTUBE.com. Check it out it, I couldn't even laugh for 2 days afterward. It hurt!!
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Morning ladies!
Liza...glad to hear the hubby is better! And your poor little one! Glad she's getting better also! How could you have known not to send her to school. I probably would have done the same. And WAY TO GO on the weight and inches lost! That's awesome!!!
Cris...YAY for the green light to exercise!!! That was a MAJOR thrill for me as the C-section left me with what seemed like an endless recovery! So, yay! And I understand about the chocolate craving...that's something I crave often. I allow myself a little dark chocolate every once and a while...and it always tastes SO good when I do! Haha!
Michfitz...seems like everyones reaction is the same...WOW! You are an amazing person! I bow down to you! SO glad you found this site...it will help you a lot towards reaching those goals!
Jess...Good morning!
KC...anxious to hear how the munching is going. And good morning to you too!
So, yesterday was SUCH a busy day at work! And I was totally bummed because we had a pizza luncheon and I had 2 small slices and looked them up and it was over 800 calories!:grumble: So I knew for sure I'd be over calorie-wise for the day! Went home and had some yummy Chicken fajitas for dinner, but then after getting Kadence to bed, I sprawled on the couch and had two reduced fat graham crackers with 4 tbsp Cool whip free (not bad) but then also had THREE chocolate chip granola bars to take care of a chocolate/sweet craving! HORRIBLE!!! I was SO disappointed in myself and was ready to give up for the evening. But then I caught a little of Biggest Loser on tv...and guess what...I got my lazy butt up off the couch and took my book down to the treadmill (I'm working on the Twighlight Saga). I ended up walking for an hour and a half and burned almost 500 calories! SO...I didn't end up going over my calories for the day!!!!! I LOVE how you can easily make up for those extra calories eaten! So...it ended up being a successful day instead of a failure! YAY!
Anyways...hope you all have a great morning and I'll check back later!0 -
Kristin great job on making up the calories and staying under. It is such a great feeling to get that you were under calories at the end of the day. i love the biggest loser, definitely motivating. I am still trying to catch up on last season, i just love tivo!
off to clean house, have 12 houseguests coming for the weekend. we are baptizing the triplets and they are all staying with us and my house is no way in order, but just finished cars and they are ready to go,
thanks for all the support i appreciate it,
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Michelle...hope the baptism goes well! I know Kadence SCREAMED when we had her baptized! But she was so cute in the gown and bonnet that I wore at my baptism! We have some priceless photos!
Where is everyone else today? Hope you are all well! I just had some yummy chicken fajita filling for lunch and am now heading back to get some more work done! Have a great afternoon all!0 -
Hi girls, you mind letting another Cris join the group??
My name is Cris and I live in Maryland. I had my first child, a boy in November 2008. He is now 14 months and quite a handful! At time of delivery I weighed 260+. I have always been over weight but usually ranged in the 180-190, when I got pregnant with Brayden I was 206lbs. So I gained 60+ pounds during my pregnancy. My goal right now is just to get back to 200lbs. From there I will work on getting to my ideal weight of 155lbs, but that seems so unachievable right now that I'd rather just focus on the first 55lbs.
I started MFP on Jan 4th with a starting weight of 255lbs, and have since lost 11lbs! I hope you all dont mind me joining I could really use the support of mothers that are going through the same thing
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Evening ladies!!
Sorry I did not have the chance to come around here earlier today! Sheesh, what a busy day!
Hello Cris #2! How funny that both of you spell your name with no h. I have never seen it spelled that way before! Congrats on your 11 pounds so far! That's fantastic! I have gained 60+ pounds with every pregnancy, so you are not alone in that! I have an uncontrollable sweet tooth when preggo!
Michelle- Omg, having 12 guests on top of everything you have going on?? I would be so overwhelmed! Best of luck on the baptism, that should be neat! Who will hold the third baby? LOL
Kristin- Good job on getting up on that treadmill! That's a fantastic feeling to be able to do that! Can you read while you walk on a treadmill? I can't! I would end up on America's funniest home videos as the girl who flew off the back of the treadmill and landed on her face. Do you enjoy the Twilight books? I read the first, and I was just over it by the the end. I thought it was good at first, but then I was just bored with it. Didn't think I could stand another novel of the same.
Liz- Congrats on the awesome progress!!! Isn't it the best feeling to take your measurements and see change? That is tangible. The number on the scale is too, but with that, it could be water, or a million other things that make you wonder if you actually lost anything.
The pup has come out of his shell and is currently driving me nuts, LOL. He is just chewing everything and nipping on skin and pants. Not that I didn't expect that. I am just ready for him to not be a puppy anymore already.
Well, I am off to find a snack. I've got a few calories to eat to get to my minimum! Mmmm maybe some crackers and hummus. Yummy!0 -
Morning!
Jess...Mmmmm...hummus! YUM! Good snack! Yes, I do read on the treadmill but only at a speed of about 3.2-3.5 mph. It took me a while to get used to it. I used to have to hold my book in one hand and have my other on the treadmill bar to hold myself strait. But now no problems! And yes, I do like the Twighlight books! I am reading the second one (New Moon) now. I saw both the first two movies and really liked them and I got the books for Christmas and just started. Awe puppies! I remember how my youngest pup was...and I'm glad that she is not a pup anymore!
Cris2...WELCOME!!! We are SO happy to have you join us! And like Jessica said...way to go on the 11 pounds! That's GREAT!!!
Cris, Michelle, Liza, KC...Good morning!!!
Well...I didn't get any exercise in last night. I got home from work, made some big, yummy salads for dinner, fed Kadence, and then we bundled her up and headed out to run some errands. Ended up stopping and renting some movies on our way home. Then I did some dishes and got Kadence ready for bed. We started to watch a movie and didn't get far because Kadence was screaming, which is VERY unusual. We think she had a sore tummy because she hadn't had a bowel movement in a couple days. SO...hoping that happens today so she feels better. We finally got her to sleep and I was SO tired that I went to bed myself. SO...managed to stay within calories (BARELY) but feel bad about not getting any sort of exercise in. Oh well...that's how it goes these days!
My little neice (who's 6 months older than Kadence) is getting tubes put in her ears today. Poor girl! So my husband (who's home with Kadence during the days while he's laid off this winter) is going to go over and see her today. I'm hoping everything goes well and it takes care of the millions of ear infections she usually gets! I am thankful we don't have that issue with Kadence. Seems like the poor thing was on antibiotics ALL the time, which gave her HORRIBLE diaper rash! So...yay for the tubes if they take care of the problem!
Well...I'm hoping to get a quick workout in this evening. I have lots to do still at work, so may stay a little late. Then dinner and dishes, and hoping to catch Greys and Private tonight!
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Good Morning Girls!!
Cris2 - how cool that we spell our names the same! I have never met another Cris! Welcome and congrats on the 11 lbs lost!
Jess - our dog was the same as a pup; even ate my cell phone at one point! Just make sure you have lots of puppy chew toys around as a safe option lol!
Kristen - I agree w/ Jess, I could never read while on the treadmill without a horrific accident happening haha! Sounds like your night last night was way too busy for working out but those things need to be done too so do not get down on yourself.
Hi KC!
Michfitz - you are amazing! I would be stressed w/ all those people coming and I only have 1 baby!
I did Iron Yoga last night and it kicked my butt but felt really good. Today I am hitting the gym but first hubby and I are going to our favorite naughty lunch spot. The place is called Yesterdog and they have AMAZING chili dogs just loaded up with goodness! I plan to eat two and then head to the gym to burn them off! I plan to have hubby take my measurement today so I can begin keeping track of inches lost and not have to wonder if that stupid scale I use is correct or not. I really feel like I should be loosing more than I am. I hope I am not doing something wrong!!
Hugs!
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sorry I've been AWOL - had a gall bladder attack (gall stones, and the whole nine yards), and ended up in the hospital (I thought I had a kidney infection). So, had surgery - they took out my gall bladder, stayed in the hospital a while, and got out a couple weeks ago. Trying to catch up on everything, and FINALLY lost the extra weight I gained in the hospital. Kristin - for the baby- if she's not having a BM, try feeding her baby prunes - the gerber kind - I can't remember if they're called prunes or plums, or what, but we gave them to Mason when he was a little backed up, and worked like a charm. I don't recommend feeding her the WHOLE thing- it worked a little TOO well - but he loved them- it tasted very sweet - so we just did a half of the little tub (the baby 1st or 2nd foods) and it worked great - hopefully that will help get things moving along.0
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Hello ladies!
Gonna go back in a little while and reread and comment on everyone's posts, but I just had some good news to share! Remember how I said about losing my job due to the office relocating to another city? Well, with 5 kids you just CAN'T be an hour away. Plus they changed my hours. SO, my parents had encouraged me to file for unemployment, because really, me leaving was not my fault! Well, I got the determination in the mail today, and they approved it!! My employer failed to provide proof that they had offered me a viable alternative (which they didn't do-it was take it or see ya). SO, even though we planned to just make it if we could to get by, now we will be in much better shape. Ahhh! It is such a huge burden lifted from my shoulders! I am so happy!
On a not positive note, my daughter Kira this morning told me she had no clean pants. I went and looked in her drawers, and indeed, there were none there. I found her one pair and put all of her wash in the washer this morning. No pants in the laundry basket.... I THINK that I may have accidently given them all away this morning when I freecycled their outgrown clothes!!! She must have put her clean pants on the pile of giveaways and I never realized it! Argggghhhh!!!
I have to get to working out. Today is a yoga day for me on P90x. I haven't done it yet, but it's 90 minutes and I have seen everyone complaining about how hard it is. Wish me luck, hopefully I will have the strength to type when I am done!0 -
Jess - congrats on the unemployment, i will be filing today and hope to be approved as well! good luck w/ the yoga, you can do it!!
Kristen - i give Amelia 1oz prune juice cut with 1 oz water and it works like a charm.
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Hi girls! Sorry I haven't checked in on the message boards in a few days. Thanks for thinking of me and asking how i'm doing :-) I'm doing a bit better. I had fluctauted a little bit but am back to my 181 which is still only my 7 lbs loss but i'm happy because i feel like i've acutally lost the weight and i feel like any day now it's going down again. I would love to see the 170s again...as sad as that makes me. My clothes are fitting much better and some folks at work have commented that i'm getting skinny!! :-)
Yea the snacking is a problem and i keep it in the house only for my hubby. I do sooo much better when it's not there tempting me. I haven't been able to work out yet this week cuz we've had so much going on at home and here at work. I have been bringing a dvd player to work, locking myself in an empty office and doing a Jilian Michaels video ...the 30 day shred. I like it because it's only 20 mins, intense 20 mins but still i can fit it in my schedule which is great. But my thought is that i have one free hour a day (if my day goes well) why not put it to good use. I commute and am gone 12 hours a day so working out in the morning is tough and at night is tough. I have to get the baby down and spend some time w/him before bed and still eat. I'd be working out at 9 at night! So anyhow, so far it's going well. I had gone 5 days in a row working out but like i said this week has been bad. I'm hoping to do on my lunch hour today!!
Hope everyone is doing well!! Good luck to everyone!! I'll check in again soon!!
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Cris and Mina...I would love to try the prune juice, but the pediatrician said no juice or fruits until after 6 months. It greatly increases their risk of developing allergies and asthma if given before six months. So, I'm sticking with that. It's okay...I'm sure she'll have one soon if she hasn't already today at home. But thanks for the advice!
KC...I understand about wanting to see the 170s! Me too! I'm at 184 officially and unofficially I was 183 this morning...so I'm getting closer! Let's work hard this week! We will get there! Good job with the video at work! I think that's an EXCELLENT idea and doesn't take away from your time when at home! Keep at it!
Jess...YAY FOR UNEMPLOYMENT!!!!! My husband gets unemployment in the winter while he's laid off (he works pool construction) and it totally saves us! And sorry about Kira's pants...what a bummer!
Mina...my goodness! Sorry about the gall bladder! Good job at losing the hospital weight and glad to see you back here!!!
Cris...wooohooo for yoga! Good job! And enjoy those chilidogs! They sound delish!
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Jess- (and all the moms) - have you gone to the JBF sales? Just Between Friends? those are AWESOME for getting clothes- plus you can consign clothes too, and make a little $$. try their website: www.jbfsale.com and see if they're coming to your area. I always go on the half price day- and I have to say they organize these sales so well- rolling racks of clothes, separated for girls or boys, and the sizes too. So easy, and I find a ton of clothes at WAY better prices than retail!0
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Thanks for sharing Mina! Sounds like a good deal!0
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Good morning ladies!!! I had weigh in this morning!! I was nervous about it, since I drank 14 glasses of water yesterday, and hardly went at all. I thought I must be retaining water like crazy. But this morning....I am down 3.1 pounds!! Yeeeehaw!!
Mina- I have never heard of the JBF, but I will definitely check out that website. I am a big thrifter when it comes to kid clothes. With 5, we can't spend full price very often! I hit a lot of yard sales and we do get a large number of hand me downs for the girls. My problem is that I hate clutter. I can never stand to have the clothes sitting around long enough to have a yard sale or go to an event. We have very limited space here. But it would be great for shopping!
Kristin- how do you feel about Caro syrup? That works like a charm too for relieving their constipation.
KC- good for you for fitting the exercise in at work! That takes some serious motivation! So many people would just choose to use their long work day as an excuse. You should be proud of that! The fact that you are even making the time to work out says a lot about your dedication!
Cris- Good luck to you with your unemployment! I have my fingers crossed for you!
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Mina- I hope that you are feeling better after your attack!
Cris- it's funny that you said about the cell phone and the dog eating it. I asked my hubby to put the pup in her crate while we had company for dinner. As he was putting her in, our DD yells, "Dad, wait a minute!" And reaches in and pulled out my cell phone. Except, it was the KIDS who put it in there, not the dog. LOL I don't understand people's love for chili dogs. My husband looooves them too. To say that he fantasizes about eating one right now would not be a stretch. LOL
Kristin- how did your niece's tubes procedure go? Is she doing well?0 -
Sorry for the multiple posts ladies! I forgot to mention that p90x yoga was hard hard hard. Not that I expected it wouldn't be. I have always loved yoga, because it was one thing I always felt I was really good at. Well not right now! I can't wait to have some normal strength back.
Also wanted to mention that I just saw two things of interest on the today show. #1- coffee only dehydrates you a very small amount. You can actually count up to 4 cups of coffee toward your water intake for the day!
Interesting fact #2- and this is the one that I found REALLY useful! After you brown ground beef, you can put it into a colander and rinse it with 3-4 cups of nearly boiling water. This will reduce the fat content by up to 50%!! It would be harder to track your fat/cals that way, but what a savings! You could buy the less lean meat at the store and save $$ too!0 -
No time to chat. Have to get to a meeting and then heading home early. But my neice is doing well...thanks for asking Jess! I'll try and report over the weekend but we will see how it goes! If not, have a great one! Let's all do wonderfully this weekend and see some losses next week!!!0
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Have a good weekend Kristin if we don't hear from you!
I did my P90x workout and then I tried a Zumba workout today. That was just silly. I guess anything that gets you moving is good though.
Just curious if anyone else ever rents exercise DVDs? It's a good idea to keep you from getting bored with the videos you have. Borrow one for a week, then take it back and get something different. Just a thought. I get bored with videos easily, so it's a waste to buy them!0 -
I'm in the same situation you are in. Well, kind of. I baby girl just turned 3 months old today and am currently putting off work. I figure that since I completed my MS. during my pregnancy, my brain needs to relax some I've never been a calorie-counter or an exerciser. I've never had to watch what I eat or how much I eat. But I feel that ever since my pregnancy my metabolism and body have become different. I feel a little guilty whenever I eat "junk."
I realize that it hasn't been that long since my baby was born but for someone who hasn't been in this situation before, it seems like a lifetime.0 -
wow i can so definately relate that is why i am here. i had my daughter sept 4th and well my pre-pregancy was 145 now i am at 152. and not happy/ althouh someone did tell me today that i didn't need to be on a diet which made me feel very good/ but when you are used to a certain weight you do want to get back to it/ so i would like to get back to 140 since i have not been that in a very long time. i have always struggled with weight. Not sure why since i have always been very active/ maybe bc i like to eat. but i am here with you0
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